this will be opening day d however if it were up to me hosley would be #2 cb and webster would be #3

03-21-2013, 10:03 AM

nhpgiantsfan

No way Rolle plays CB, other than if he is forced to be the nickel CB. And at this point i think T2 will be lucky to make the team, forget about cracking the starting line up. barring injury of coarse.

03-21-2013, 10:09 AM

BigBlue1971

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Originally Posted by Drez

I know religion isn't allowed on these boards, but please bear with me: God help us all if Antrel Rolle is starting at cornerback for us this season.

i dont know if Rolle will ever "start" at cornerback for the Giants!

he will remain as our starting safety but will at times provide support as a cornerback!

personally i think hes been very effective when put in that supportative role and hope the Giants continue those schemes!

Defensive Overview: The Giants still have the makings of a strong, deep front four, but their back seven is a major concern. Kept after a pay cut, Webster's return isn't necessarily good news barring a dramatic turnaround in his age-31 season. Amukamara looks like he'll be a solid starter, but nickel back is another weakness. All three linebacker positions could be opened to competition if Kiwanuka moves back to end after a sluggish 2012 season. Tuck, 30, isn't the player he once was. GM Jerry Reese is the best in the business, but this defense needs work. He has eight picks in April’s draft.

03-21-2013, 11:19 AM

NYGfanSTRICK

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Originally Posted by miked1958

Gotta mix a little jaron and hill in there. These guys will eventually be starters

+1

03-21-2013, 11:22 AM

NYGfanSTRICK

Quick question is Kiwi going to stay at LB or you think he will go back to DE? I like him at DE a lot, I think he is better there where he does not have to worry about coverage as much. Some packages we could use him as a blitzer from the OLB position with JPP and Tuck at the DE's. I think a Tuck/Kiwi rotation with JPP and maybe mix a draft pick or someone young who has shown some potential like Tracy/Ojomo in there every once in a while.

03-21-2013, 11:24 AM

Drez

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Originally Posted by miked1958

Gotta mix a little jaron and hill in there. These guys will eventually be starters

I don't think Hosley will ever be an everyday starter on the outside. I think we drafted him to be our nickle guy. No shame in that, especially seeing as nickle CB is damn near a starter anyway.

03-21-2013, 11:25 AM

Drez

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Originally Posted by NYGfanSTRICK

Quick question is Kiwi going to stay at LB or you think he will go back to DE? I like him at DE a lot, I think he is better there where he does not have to worry about coverage as much. Some packages we could use him as a blitzer from the OLB position with JPP and Tuck at the DE's. I think a Tuck/Kiwi rotation with JPP and maybe mix a draft pick or someone young who has shown some potential like Tracy/Ojomo in there every once in a while.

Saying Osi leaves, he'll probably play more DE than LB. However, we'll definitely use him at both spots regardless of which he plays primarily.

03-21-2013, 11:29 AM

NYGfanSTRICK

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Originally Posted by Drez

Saying Osi leaves, he'll probably play more DE than LB. However, we'll definitely use him at both spots regardless of which he plays primarily.

Yeah I agree with that. I kind of feel bad for the guy because he it seems he literally gets moved from DE to LB every other year haha. It is nice to have versatility I suppose!